Whenever possible, I begin my lessons with silent, independent reading. During this time, I actively monitor their reading progress by checking their out-of-class reading logs and engaging in reading conferences that cover a variety of topics.

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As I read this section, it begins with the start of the falling action. The start of chapter twenty "Uh-oh" on page 215, perfectly highlights the falling action, because Heidi is finally getting the answers about her identity that she has set out to find. We pause as a class as we realize all of this vital plot information. I go to the Promethean Board and write the direct quote so we can closely examine falling action:

This direct quote will come in handy in the last part of the lesson, when kids are required to work in class to find parts of plot in their independent reading, and find their own quotes to signify exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, or resolution.

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Kids have received a Special Log on the Parts of plot this week, where they'll need to locate parts of plot in their independent reading. Now students begin working independently. They can reference their notes when deciding which part of plot they're reading about.

I circulate to clear up misconceptions, as well as help kids figure out where they are in the plot.